Employment 23 January 2026 - 20 March 2026

Barrett Business Services Stock Rose Friday as Market Waits on Jobs Data
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Barrett Business Services Stock Rose Friday as Market Waits on Jobs Data

Barrett Business Services shares closed Friday at $32.54, up 1.31%, with trading volume above recent averages ahead of its June 5 dividend. First-quarter revenue rose 5% to $307 million, but net loss widened to $14.8 million after a tax charge. The company kept its 2026 guidance and quarterly dividend unchanged. BBSI reported $92 million in unrestricted cash and no debt as of March 31.
May 31, 2026
HSBC Share Price Rebounds After 20,000 Job-Cut Report, but AI Push and Middle East Risks Loom
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HSBC Share Price Rebounds After 20,000 Job-Cut Report, but AI Push and Middle East Risks Loom

HSBC shares rose about 1% in London on Friday after a 3.1% drop Thursday, following reports the bank may cut up to 20,000 jobs, or roughly 10% of its workforce. The cuts would align with CEO Georges Elhedery’s restructuring strategy, as investors weigh cost reductions and AI investments against risks from Middle East instability and higher UK rates.
March 20, 2026
Primark Raises Pay to £13 for Great Britain Staff, Expands Repair Service as Retail Wage Race Intensifies
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Primark Raises Pay to £13 for Great Britain Staff, Expands Repair Service as Retail Wage Race Intensifies

Primark will raise pay for over 27,000 retail workers in Great Britain to at least £13 an hour from April 1, with London staff earning at least £13.71. The company also expanded its clothing-repair service to three stores after a successful Manchester pilot. The pay hike comes as British retailers face higher labour costs and weak sales, with Primark’s like-for-like sales down 2.7% in the 16 weeks to Jan. 3.
March 18, 2026
Oracle layoffs: thousands of jobs at risk as AI data-center costs climb
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Oracle layoffs: thousands of jobs at risk as AI data-center costs climb

Oracle plans to cut thousands of jobs amid a cash crunch linked to its AI data center expansion, Bloomberg reported; Oracle declined to comment. Layoffs could begin this month and affect multiple divisions. The company also launched an AI safety tool for construction firms this week. Oracle shares closed at $154.79, up 1.59%, ahead of next week’s quarterly results.
March 6, 2026
Morgan Stanley layoffs: Wall Street bank cuts 2,500 jobs across all divisions
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Morgan Stanley layoffs: Wall Street bank cuts 2,500 jobs across all divisions

Morgan Stanley has cut about 2,500 jobs across all divisions, roughly 3% of its workforce, according to the Wall Street Journal. The layoffs began last week and peaked Wednesday. The bank did not immediately comment, and Reuters could not independently verify the report. Roles affected include private bankers, back-office staff, and some mortgage-related positions.
March 5, 2026
Ocado job cuts: 1,000 roles to go in £150m shake-up as shares slide
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Ocado job cuts: 1,000 roles to go in £150m shake-up as shares slide

Ocado will cut about 1,000 jobs, mainly in UK technology and support roles, to save £150 million and steady cash flow. The UK grocery joint venture with Marks & Spencer is unaffected. Shares dropped sharply after the announcement. Ocado reported a 59% rise in underlying earnings to £178 million but faces pressure after partner warehouse closures in North America.
February 26, 2026
CBA share price today: Commonwealth Bank stock edges up after A$90m AI plan as union flags 300 job cuts
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CBA share price today: Commonwealth Bank stock edges up after A$90m AI plan as union flags 300 job cuts

CBA shares closed up 0.1% at A$178.68 after announcing a A$90 million AI workforce program, as the Finance Sector Union said 300 jobs would be cut. Westpac rose 0.7% and ANZ gained 0.48%. Australia’s January inflation held at 3.8%, with markets pricing an 80% chance of a May rate hike. The S&P/ASX 200 ended at a record 9,128.30, up 1.17%.
February 25, 2026
Micron’s $24 billion Singapore chip bet: 1,600 jobs and NAND output pencilled in for 2028
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Micron’s $24 billion Singapore chip bet: 1,600 jobs and NAND output pencilled in for 2028

Micron will invest $24 billion to build a new NAND flash memory wafer fab in Singapore, with production set to begin in the second half of 2028 and about 1,600 jobs to be created. The facility will add 700,000 square feet of cleanroom space to Micron’s existing complex. Analysts warn tight memory supply may persist through 2027, despite increased output from Samsung and SK Hynix.
January 27, 2026
Amazon braces for another round of layoffs as thousands more corporate jobs face cuts next week
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Amazon braces for another round of layoffs as thousands more corporate jobs face cuts next week

Amazon plans to cut about 30,000 corporate jobs, with layoffs expected to begin Tuesday, Jan. 27, sources say. The cuts will likely affect AWS, retail, Prime Video, and HR. A previous round in October eliminated 14,000 roles; the 90-day paid window for those workers ends Jan. 26. Amazon has not confirmed the plan and details could change.
January 23, 2026
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